Other Dog Activities in Iowa

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is a pet-friendly attraction in West Branch, IA. Bring your leashed pooch along to this 187-acre historic site that features President Hoover's birthplace, gravesite and more. Don't forget to clean up after your pup!

Hailed as the world's shortest, steepest railroad ride, the Fenelon Place Elevator Company cars elevate passengers 189 feet from Fourth Street to Fenelon Place. This pet-friendly Dubuque, IA attraction brings you and Fido to the top for a panoramic view of the historic Dubuque business district, the Mississippi River and three states. The cars are very small, so only small lap dogs are welcome to join their humans. Check their website for current one-way and round-trip fees.

Leashed, well behaved dogs (with responsible owners who will clean up after them) are permitted to enjoy The Field of Dreams Movie Site. This pet-friendly attraction in Dyersville, IA is home of the filming location for this popular 1989 movie. Enjoy a bit of history and Hollywood with Fido, but note that pets are not permitted in the farm house or the event center.

Living History Farms in Urbandale, IA is a dog-friendly, interactive outdoor museum which educates, entertains and connects people to Midwestern rural life experiences. Leashed dogs are welcome but must remain outside of the buildings. This 500-acre outdoor museum features walking trails and tractor-drawn carts connecting the 1876 Town of Walnut Hill to each of the historical farms.

Loess Hills Lavender Farm is a pet-friendly attraction in Missouri Valley, IA, where leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy a stroll with you through the fields. Their primary bloom is from mid June through July, with a secondary bloom starting at the end of August. They also offer bath and skin care products featuring their homegrown lavender.

Well-behaved, leashed pets can join their owners at Wide River Winery in Clinton, IA. This local attraction features seasonal outdoor seating on the dog-friendly deck where two- and four-legged friends can unwind at umbrella-shaded tables. Visitors can order a glass of wine to pair with light snacks, such as a cheese and sausage plate, creamy jalapeno dip, and black bean salsa.

Swirl, sniff and sip a glass of wine alongside Fido at Eagles Landing Winery in Marquette, IA. This pet-friendly winery welcomes well-behaved, leashed dogs at a table in their wine garden, as long as they do not use the garden area for pet relief. Their award-winning wines include reds such as Frog Hollow, Marquette Rosé and Sweet Ruby, and whites such as Summer Crush, Grandpas Reserve and Oktoberfest. They also serve dessert wines and fruit and berry wines.

Crawford Brew Works is a dog-friendly micro‑brewery in Bettendorf, IA, where Fido is welcome on the outdoor patio. With brew an array of flagship and rotating seasonal beers, from IPAs and porters to pilsners and creative sours. The on-site Crawford Kitchen food truck serves shareables, salads, tacos, flatbreads and sandwiches to pair with your favorite brew.

Millstream Brewing Co. in Amanda, IA is pet friendly. Well-behaved dogs can join you inside or on their spacious patio for a cold beer. In addition to beer, they also craft sodas featuring root beer, grape and black cherry. This spot is a must-see, as it's one of the oldest operational breweries in the United States.

Brightside Aleworks is a family-owned microbrewery in Altoona, IA. Owners and their leashed pups are welcome outside on the pet-friendly shaded patio overlooking the park, where you can sip on craft beers. Pair sours, IPAs and stouts with bites from visiting food trucks.

Iowa Grape Vines Winery is a small, seasonal, family-owned establishment in Maquoketa, IA. This pet-friendly business welcomes four-legged friends to relax beside their owners in the outdoor seating area. Visitors can treat themselves to a choice of dry and sweet wines and even enjoy delicious ice cream in the summer.

Bacon Creek Park is a dog-friendly, 239-acre park in Sioux City, IA. The park features picnic areas, trails, restrooms and an off-leash dog park.

Madison County Winery is a dog-friendly vineyard in Saint Charles, IA, where Fido is invited to relax with you at a table on their outdoor patio while you sip on a glass of your favorite red or white wine. They also have a rotating selection of beers on tap. Dogs are allowed to roam the vineyard and pasture off leash with you, but they must be leashed on the patio. You're also welcome to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy their grassy hillside stadium seating.

Step into a world of authentic German ambiance that was created by ancestors and preserved today at Amana Colonies. Experience the unique culture that has its roots in Germany and flourished in the USA during a communal era for over 90 years. Leashed dogs are allowed on certain guided tours and at some of the annual community festivals.

Freedom Rock is a dog-friendly tourist attraction in Minburn, IA. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to learn about Iowa veterans with you through placards surrounding the rock, and to look at the beautiful artwork on the rock, created by artist Ray “Bubba” Sorensen. Please note that dogs are not allowed to touch or jump on the rock.

Dubbed the "World's Largest Truckstop," this middle America roadside wonder in Walcott, IA, has provided drivers and travelers a place to cool off and fuel up since 1964. In addition to a 24-hour gas station and convenience store, this pet-friendly stop also features a 24-hour Dogomat pet wash station and multiple fast food restaurants on site. Dogs must be leashed at all times on truckstop grounds and are not permitted inside buildings.

Bring Fido to check out the dog-friendly Mines of Spain State Recreation Area in Dubuque, IA. This 1432-acre park features hiking trails, picnic areas, cross-country skiing opportunities, nature trails and much more. Dogs are welcome but must be on six-foot leash at all times and cleaned up after.

Confluence Brewing Company is a dog-friendly taproom serving locals and visitors to Des Moines, IA. Fido is welcome to accompany you for a refreshing beer seated beside a bench on the large, partially uncovered outside patio. Focused on creativity and craftsmanship, this micro brewery produce a wide variety of seasonal ales and experimental beer. Food trucks are often in attendance to provide patrons with tasty hand-held grub to be enjoyed alongside their beer of choice.

Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is a pet-friendly attraction in Waterloo, IA. Bring Fido with you while you stroll through immersed walkways and fields of beautiful flowers and plants. Leashed dogs are welcome on the walking trails, in the picnic areas and in the children's garden.

Check out the pet-friendly Mill Creek Park in Paullina, IA. Leashed pups are welcome at this community recreation area, which features campsites with dog-friendly cabins, hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, fishing opportunities, and more.